Jacob Hörisch

Prof. Dr. Jacob Hörisch is a Professor of Sustainability Economics & Management at the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lueneburg. His research focuses on sustainable development, consumer behavior, corporate sustainability, and stakeholder theory. He has held academic positions since 2011, including visiting roles at the Darden School of Business (University of Virginia).

Key achievements include over 200 citations ranking him in the top 2% globally (Elsevier), and best paper awards at major conferences. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., stakeholder theory) with practical applications in consumer decision-making and corporate strategy.

Publications span high-impact journals like Journal of Management Studies and Journal of Industrial Ecology, addressing topics such as biodiversity valuation, supply chain transparency, and CSR governance. Teaching and research activities emphasize sustainability transitions in business ecosystems.